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Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 100 After 100 flights and 15,649 nautical miles, we finish the year the way we started by flying Victor 1. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 135 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias and maintaining accurate altitude. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace as far as possible. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YLMQ BRNJ LRF SYHD MRBR CAPS BBH JIBN SLL SECF YWIO MEG CAMB INGL TWRN YSBK NOTE: It is recommended that pilots read the Sydney General Flying Guide for a more in depth description of some of the procedures in this flight. GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane scenery is available for Lake Macquarie (X-Plane 11 version and X-Plane 12 version). Flight details LAKE MACQUARIE [YLMQ] Takeoff elev: 5 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 132.1 Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1). Not above 6500 ft to 45 DME SY. Not above 7500 ft within 45 DME SY. Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY. BARRENJOEY HEAD [BRNJ] overfly - visual along the coast Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY LONG REEF [LRF] overfly - visual along the coast Set Sydney (YSSY) QNH. At this point pilots may optionally fly HARBOUR SCENIC ONE or HARBOUR SCENIC TWO. Contact Sydney APP or Melbourne CTR covering the Sydney TMA if active prior to Long Reef for clearance. Refer to the Sydney General Flying Guide for details and procedures. This option is not included in the GPS flight plan. Note the additional communications requirements for entry to Victor 1 South following Harbour Scenic. Enter VFR coastal route Victor 1 South - remain over water along the coast. Use CTAF 120.8 from Long Reef to Jibbon Point. Broadcast position and intentions on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Long Reef southbound at [altitude], entering Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME SY. SYDNEY HEADS {SYD] overfly at 500 ft - visual along the coast over water Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Sydney Heads southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." Maintain exactly 500 ft from South Head to Jibbon Point. MAROUBRA BEACH [MRBR] overfly - visual along the coast over water BOTANY BAY HEADS [BBH] - visual along the coast over water Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Botany Bay southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." JIBBON POINT [JBBN] - visual along the coast over water Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Jibbon Point southbound at 500 ft, exiting Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft until 12 DME SY. STANWELL PARK [SLL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Not above 2500 ft until 20 DME SY Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY SEA CLIFF BRIDGE [SECF] overfly - visual along the coast BELLAMBI POINT overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast Broadcast transit intentions through danger area D535 on Wollongong CTAF 127.3. WOLLONGONG HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast UNIVERSITY overfly not above 7500 ft - H-289° D-1.7 nm WILTON [YWIO] T&G - visual along Picton Road elev: 608 rwy: 18/36 dirt rwy: 15/33 grass (gliders only) CTAF: 124.55 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY MENANGLE [MEG] overfly not above 4500 ft- visual along the Hume Motorway CAMPBELLTOWN [CAMB] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Hume Motorway Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY INGLEBURN [INGL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hume Motorway TWO RN [TWRN] (radio towers) overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hume Motorway *** Inbound reporting point*** If Bankstown TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. Enter Bankstown CTR not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC. BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Land - track as directed by ATC elev: 34 rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 11R, 29C, 29R] TWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Charts

Circumnavigation of Australia - Stage 1 Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Please note Rule B13 in the VATSIM Code of Conduct regarding weather. Distance: 150 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min. Departure times may be staggered to avoid congestion. Aircraft: Cessha 172 or similar aircraft capable of 120 kias. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace as far as possible. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YSBK INGL BRY WAD NPBR GRRV KRMD WSFR BBG PAA BRNJ LRF SYHD BBH JIBN SLL SECF YSHL GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. NOTE: It is recommended that pilots read the Sydney General Flying Guide for a more in depth description of some of the procedures in this flight. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery for Shellharbour is available here (this scenery is already in X-Plane 12). Flight details SYDNEY/BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Takeoffelev: 34 rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt TWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1). Not above 1500 ft within Bankstown CTR or as directed by ATC. Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY. INGLEBURN [INGL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Georges River and Hume Highway Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY. BRINGELLY [BRY] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Bringelly Road WARRAGAMBA DAM [WAD] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Greendale Road Tune DME to Richmond TACAN (RIC 110.7) Contact Richmond TWR (135.5) if active prior to Nepean Bridge to request clearance to transit GA route through restricted military airspace R470. If Richmond ATC is not active, broadcast intentions on CTAF 135.5. NEPEAN BRIDGE [NPBR] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Nepean River GROSE RIVER [GRRV] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - visual along the Nepean River KURMOND [KRMD] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-360° D-4 nm Not above 1500 ft within 11 DME RIC. Not above 3500 ft beyond 11 DME RIC. Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1). WISEMANS FERRY [WSFR] overfly not above 3500 ft - H-044° D-18.2 nm Not above 2500 ft within 25 DME SY. BROOKLYN BRIDGE [BBY] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hawkesbury River PATONGA [PAA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hawkesbury River BARRENJOEY HEAD [BRNJ] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along Broken Bay LONG REEF [LRF} overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Set Sydney (YSSY) QNH. Enter VFR coastal route Victor 1 South - remain over water along the coast. Broadcast position and intentions on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Long Reef southbound at [altitude], entering Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME SY. SYDNEY HEADS {SYD] overfly at 500 ft - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Sydney Heads southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." Maintain exactly 500 ft from South Head to Jibbon Point. BOTANY BAY HEADS [BBH] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Botany Bay southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." JIBBON POINT [JBBN] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Jibbon Point southbound at 500 ft, exiting Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft until 12 DME SY. STANWELL PARK [SLL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast The beach at Stanwell Park is where Lawrence Hargrave conducted pioneering flight experiments in the 1890s. Not above 2500 ft until 20 DME SY Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY SEA CLIFF BRIDGE [SECF] overfly - visual along the coast BELLAMBI POINT overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast Broadcast transit intentions through danger area D535 on Wollongong CTAF 127.3. Not above 4500 ft until 30 DME SY Not above 7500 ft within 45 DME SY WOLLONGONG HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 7500 ft - visual along the coast SHELLHARBOUR [YSHL] Land - visual along the coast Note: Shellharbour may be in older navigation databases as YWOL Wollongong. elev: 31 rwy: 08/26 16/34 asphalt CTAF: 127.3 NDB: WOL 239 Chart

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 118 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 100-110 kias and maintaining accurate altitude. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Bankstown CTR. See waypoint notes below.. Flight plan File as: YSBK WFM CAMB YWBN APPN SECF SLL JIBN BBH SYHD LRF BRNJ PPA BBG BEE PSP YSBK GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. NOTE: It is recommended that pilots read the Sydney General Flying Guide for a more in depth description of some of the procedures in this flight. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Takeoffelev: 34 rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 11R, 29C, 29R] TWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1) Not above 1500 ft within Bankstown CTR. WARWICK FARM [WFM] overfly not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC - H-278° D-2.2 nm Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY SUBSTATION overfly not above 2500 ft - H-240° D-4.2 nm LEPPINGTON RAILWAY STATION overfly not above 2500 ft - H-233° D-3.1 nm CAMPBELLTOWN [CAMB] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-180° D-7.2 nm Not above 2500 ft until 20 DME SY Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY WEDDERBURN [YWBN] T&G - visual along Appin Roadelev: 875 rwy: 17/35 asphalt CTAF: 122.55 APPN [APPN] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along Appin Road F6 PRINCES HIGHWAY OVERPASS overfly not above 4500 ft - H-090° D-9.1 nm SEA CLIFF BRIDGE [SECF] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-100° D-1.7 nm Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY STANWELL PARK [SLL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Set Sydney (YSSY) QNH. Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME SY. JIBBON POINT [JBBN] enter VFR route Victor 1 North - remain over water along the coast Broadcast position and intentions on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Jibbon Point northbound at 1000 ft, entering Victor 1." Maintain exactly 1000 ft from Jibbon Point until 12 DME SY. BOTANY BAY HEADS [BBH] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Botany Bay northbound at 1000 ft, Victor 1." SYDNEY HEADS {SYD] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Sydney Heads northbound at 1000 ft, Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft until 12 DME SY Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY LONG REEF [LRF} overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Long Reef northbound at [altitude], exiting Victor 1." From Long Reef, pilots may optionally fly HARBOUR SCENIC ONE or HARBOUR SCENIC TWO. The procedure is outlined in the Sydney General Flying Guide. This option is not included in the GPS flight plan. Contact Sydney APP on 124.4 if active prior to reaching Long Reef to obtain clearance. On completion of HARBOUR SCENIC, follow the procedure in the Sydney General Flying Guide to continue north. BARRENJOEY HEAD [BRNJ] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast PATONGA [PAA] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along Broken Bay BROOKLYN BRIDGE [BBG] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hawkesbury River BERRILEE [BEE] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-211° D-6.6 nm SOUTH DURAL TANKS overfly not above 2500 ft - H-211° D-6.0 nm PROSPECT RESERVOIR [PSP] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-204° D-9.1 nm *** Inbound reporting point*** If Bankstown TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. Enter Bankstown CTR not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC. BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Land - track as directed by ATCelev: 34 rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 11R, 29C, 29R] TWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Chart

Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 130 nm Est Flight Time: Approx 75 min Aircraft: Cessna 172 or similar aircraft capable of 110-120 kias and maintaining accurate altitude. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace outside Bankstown CTR. See waypoint notes below.. Flight plan File as: YSBK PRT PENH HSY PAA BRNJ LRF SYHD BBH JIBN SLL SECF YWIO MEG CAMB INGL TWRN YSBK GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. Navigation: Pilots are encouraged to navigate visually. For those less familiar the GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. NOTE: It is recommended that pilots read the Sydney General Flying Guide for a more in depth description of some of the procedures in this flight. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. During an event, Pilots are requested to broadcast intentions on the published CTAF. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM CoC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor UNICOM on 122.800. Pilots should ensure that at least one of their radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive UNICOM transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Flight details BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Takeoffelev: 34 rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 11R, 29C, 29R] TWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1) Not above 1500 ft within Bankstown CTR. PARRAMATTA [PRT] overfly not above 2000 ft - H-010° D-6.3 nm off RWY 29C/29R, H-350° D-6.3 nm off RWY 11L/11C Not above 2000 ft within 12 DME SY Not above 2500 ft within 25 DME SY PENNANT HILLS STROBE [PENH] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-023° D-6.3 nm HORNSBY [HSY] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-028° D-3.4 nm PATONGA [PAA] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-028° D-11.5 nm BARRENJOEY HEAD [BRNJ] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along Broken Bay LONG REEF [LRF} overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Set Sydney (YSSY) QNH. From Long Reef, pilots may optionally fly HARBOUR SCENIC ONE or HARBOUR SCENIC TWO. The procedure is outlined in the Sydney General Flying Guide. This option is not included in the GPS flight plan. Contact Sydney APP on 124.4 if active prior to reaching Long Reef to obtain clearance. On completion of HARBOUR SCENIC, follow the procedure in the Sydney General Flying Guide to enter Victor 1 South. Enter VFR coastal route Victor 1 South - remain over water along the coast. Broadcast position and intentions on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Long Reef southbound at [altitude], entering Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft within 12 DME SY. SYDNEY HEADS {SYD] overfly at 500 ft - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Sydney Heads southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." Maintain exactly 500 ft from South Head to Jibbon Point. BOTANY BAY HEADS [BBH] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Botany Bay southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." JIBBON POINT [JBBN] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Jibbon Point southbound at 500 ft, exiting Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft until 12 DME SY. STANWELL PARK [SLL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast The beach at Stanwell Park is where Lawrence Hargrave conducted pioneering flight experiments in the 1890s. Not above 2500 ft until 20 DME SY Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY SEA CLIFF BRIDGE [SECF] overfly - visual along the coast BELLAMBI POINT overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast Broadcast transit intentions through danger area D535 on Wollongong CTAF 127.3. Not above 4500 ft until 30 DME SY Not above 7500 ft within 45 DME SY WOLLONGONG HARBOUR LIGHTHOUSE overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast UNIVERSITY overfly not above 7500 ft - H-289° D-1.7 nm WILTON [YWIO] T&G - visual along Picton Roadelev: 608 rwy: 18/36 dirt rwy: 15/33 grass (gliders only) CTAF: 124.55 Not above 4500 ft within 30 DME SY MENANGLE [MEG] overfly not above 4500 ft- visual along the Hume Motorway CAMPBELLTOWN [CAMB] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the Hume Freeway Not above 2500 ft within 20 DME SY INGLEBURN [INGL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hume Motorway TWO RN [TWRN] (radio towers) overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the Hume Motorway *** Inbound reporting point*** If Bankstown TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. Enter Bankstown CTR not above 1500 ft or as directed by ATC. BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Land - track as directed by ATCelev: 34 rwy: 11L/29R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphalt [RH circuit RWY 11R, 29C, 29R] TWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Chart

Join one of several VFR routes through the Sydney basin under one of the busiest approaches in Australia, with an optional flight over Sydney Harbour. It is recommended that pilots read the Sydney General Flying Guide to understand the procedures and requirements for the VFR Coastal Route Victor 1 SOUTH and from Sea Cliff Bridge to Bankstown. The Guide also includes the procedures for optional HARBOUR SCENIC flights. Please note change of start time with the end of daylight savings. Simulation Date/Time: Current date set to daylight. Weather: Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. If not using live weather, please be mindful of others who are using live weather and will be taking off and landing into the wind. Distance: 117 nm Flight Time: approx 75 mins Aircraft: Any "low and slow" GA aircraft capable of 100 kias and maintaining accurate altitude. Altitude: Remain in Class G airspace until Bankstown CTR. See waypoint notes below. Flight plan File as: YLMQ BRNJ LRF SYHD JIBN SLL SECF APPN CAMB TWRN YSBK GPS flight plan is available for FSX/P3D .pln, MSFS2020 .pln, X-Plane .fms and Little Navmap. This package also includes high resolution charts. Navigation: Pilots familiar with the area may navigate visually. For those less familiar the accompanying GPS flight plan is the recommended method of navigation. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. Pilots also should read this post regarding the implications of using VATSIM UNICOM for CTAF. It provides some insight into potential pitfalls for the unwary when monitoring 122.80 in a CTAF environment. Scenery Due to the plethora of simulation platforms now being used, scenery is left to the discretion of each pilot. Updated X-Plane 11 scenery for Lake Macquarie is available here. Flight details LAKE MACQUARIE [YLMQ] Takeoff elev: 5 rwy: 07/25 asphalt CTAF: 132.1 BARRENJOEY HEAD [BRNJ] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast LONG REEF [LRF] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast Set Sydney local QNH. Tune DME to Sydney DME (SY 112.1). From LONG REEF pilots may optionally fly HABOUR SCENIC ONE or HARBOUR SCENIC TWO. The procedure is described in the Sydney General Flying Guide. This is not included in the GPS flight plan. Contact Sydney APP on 124.4 if active prior to reaching LONG REEF to obtain clearance. On completion of HARBOUR SCENIC, follow the procedure in the Sydney General Flying Guide to enter Victor 1 SOUTH. Enter VFR coastal route Victor 1 SOUTH. Monitor Sydney APP on 124.4 on COM2 if active. Pilots may "request flight following" from Sydney APP if desired. Broadcast position and intentions on 120.8 at LONG REEF. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Long Reef southbound at [altitude], entering Victor 1." Not above 1000 ft within 10 DME SY. SYDNEY HEADS [SHD] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Sydney Heads southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." Maintain exactly 500 ft from South Head to Jibbon Point. Make an advisory call on 120.8 passing Botany Bay. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Botany Bay southbound at 500 ft, Victor 1." JIBBON POINT [JIBN] - Make an advisory call on 120.8. "Victor 1 traffic, [callsign], a [aircraft type], is at Jibbon Point southbound at 500 ft, exiting Victor 1." If flight following was requested, continue monitoring Sydney APP until instructed by ATC. Not above 1000 ft until 12 DME SY. STANWELL PARK [SLL] overfly not above 2500 ft - visual along the coast SEA CLIFF BRIDGE [SECF] overfly not above 4500 ft - visual along the coast APPIN [APPN] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-276° D-9.8 nm CAMPBELLTOWN UNIVERSITY [CAMB] overfly not above 4500 ft - H-346° D-7.7 nm If Bankstown TWR is active, set transponder code 3000. TWO RN [TWRN] overfly not above 2500 ft - H-021° D-9.6 nm **Inbound reporting point** If Bankstown TWR is active, do not proceed until given circuit instructions. BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Land - H-069° D-5 nmelev: 34rwy: 11L/20R 11C/29C 11R/29L asphaltTWR/CTAF: 132.8 NDB: BK 416 Charts Due to image size limitations, only low resolution charts are available below. High resolution charts are included in the GPS flight plan package.

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 145 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 120 kias. Altitude : Remain below Sydney CTA steps. Note severe altitude restrictions transitting Victor 1 Flightplan File as : YSCN YWIO YMIG YWOL SLL JIBN VICTOR.1 LRF BRNJ BBG PSP YSBK GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D Bankstown by By Robert Fluke (Flukey), Ben Odonnell (FBK289) & Garry Moore(GAZZA) ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Sydney Overlay Flight Details CAMDEN [YSCN] Takeoff elev : 230 rwy : 06/24 asphalt rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 120.10 WILTON [YWIO] T&G - H-172° D-11 elev : 610 rwy : 15/33 grass rwy : 18/36 dirt CTAF : 124.55 MITTAGONG [YMIG] T&G - H-199° D-16 elev : 1840 rwy : 06/24ns dirt CTAF : 126.70 WOLLONGONG [YWOL] T&G - H-102° D-16 elev : 31 rwy : 08/26ns 16/34ns asphalt CTAF : 127.30 NDB : WOL WOLLONGONG 239.0 STANWELL PARK [SLL] Overfly - Remain coastal D-22 JIBBON POINT [JIBN] Over water - Coastal D-13 DESCEND & MAINTAIN A0500 PRIOR TO VICTOR 1 TRANSIT Advise position and track on 120.80 - Monitor SY APP if active 'Victor 1 traffic. [callsign], a [aircraft type] is at Jibbon Point, northbound at 500ft entering Victor 1’ BOTANY BAY Over water - VICTOR 1 D-16 A0500 Advise position and track on 120.80 - Monitor SY APP if active 'Victor 1 traffic. [callsign], a [aircraft type] is at Botany Bay northbound at 500ft Victor 1’ SYDNEY HEADS [SYHD] Overfly - VICTOR 1 D-16 A0500 - Pilots can optionally circle Sydney Harbour. If this is the intention then clearance must be requested from SY-APP well in advance of sydney heads. Advise position and track on 120.80 - Monitor SY APP if active 'Victor 1 traffic. [callsign], a [aircraft type] is at North Head northbound at 500ft Victor 1’ LONG REEF [LRF] Over water - VICTOR 1 D-6 A1000 Advise position and exit on 120.80 - Monitor SY APP if active 'Victor 1 traffic. [callsign], a [aircraft type] is at Long Reef, northbound at 500ft exiting Victor 1’ BARRENJOEY POINT [BRNJ] Overfly - Coastal D-10 BROOKLYN BRIDGE [BBG] Overfly - H-276° D-7 PROSPECT RESERVOIR [PSP] Overfly - H-210° via VFR ROUTE D-22.0 IF BANKSTOWN TOWER is active, contact them providing ATIS and await join instructions before entering the control zone. Squawk 3000 when tower is active. Typical call "BANKSTOWN TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] Prospect Reservoir A1500 RECEIVED [ATIS ID] INBOUND" BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Land - H-138° D-7 elev : 34 rwy : 11R/29L 11L/29R 11C/29C asphalt CTAF : 132.80 NDB : BK BANKSTOWN SYDNEY 416.0 Sydney VTC

Event Details Simulation Date/Time : Current date set to daylight. Weather : Real World / Fair weather if real world is unsuitable for VFR operations. Distance : 144 nm Est Flight Time : approx 80 mins Aircraft : Single piston engine aircraft such as Cessna 172 or similar capable of 105 to 120 kias. Altitude : Remain clear of Sydney CTA steps. Flightplan File as : YSBK LIHR NEPN RIC.VFR.ROUTE WSMF YSOM BRNJ LRF VICTOR.1 JIBN HNB YWBN MEG YSCN GPS Flightplan is available for FSX and X-Plane FMS and also provided is the original Plan-G flightplan for those that find this useful all enclosed within a Zip archive. Navigation : Pilots familiar with the area can navigate visually, for those less familiar the accompanying GPS Flightplan is the recommended method of navigating the flight plan. Communications Australia uses CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) for radio comms at uncontrolled airfields. Now that VATSIM has introduced AFV (Audio For VATSIM) CTAF can now be used across all VATSIM approved pilot clients. Pilots are requested to tune to the published frequency as detailed in the flight details for an event when operating in or around an aerodome to make and monitor CTAF broadcasts. Pilots should also be aware that it is a VATSIM COC (Code of Conduct) requirement that all pilots at uncontrolled airfields should monitor Unicom (Australia 122.80). It is highly recommended that pilots ensure that at least one of their "on board" COM radios (COM 2 being the most likely) is tuned to receive unicom transmissions in addition to transmitting and receiving on the published CTAF frequency. Please Note. All pilots should also be vigilant regarding the receipt of text on both unicom and CTAF. If it is discovered there is a pilot participating that is unable to receive voice transmissions, pilots should arrange to also broadcast via text to ensure those pilots without the benefit of voice is able to receive appropriate broadcasts. VATSIM provides an update guide for getting AFV working on each of the approved pilot clients. Recommended Scenery FSX / P3D Bankstown by By Robert Fluke (Flukey), Ben Odonnell (FBK289) & Garry Moore(GAZZA) ORBX Australia ANTS AUSSIE AIRPORTS OZX 3.5 AU Scenery X-Plane 10/11 Bazz's Australian and PNG Scenery for X-Plane Sydney Overlay Flight Details BANKSTOWN [YSBK] Takeoff elev : 34 rwy : 11R/29L 11L/29R 11C/29C asphalt CTAF : 132.80 NDB : BK BANKSTOWN SYDNEY 416.0 LIGHTHORSE INTERCHANGE [LIHR] Overfly - VISUAL approx H-300° D-10 NEPEAN BRIDGE [NEPN] Overfly - H-268° D-10 PRIOR to entering RIC R470 Request Clearance from; not above A1500 - RIC TWR 135.50 above A1500 SYD APPR 124.40 GROSE RIVER [GRRV] Overfly - RIC VFR D-9 KURMOND [KRMD] Overfly - RIC VFR D-4 WISEMANS FERRY [WSMF] Overfly - RIC VFR D-18 SOMERSBY [YSMB] T&G - H-074° D-16 elev : 830 rwy : 04/22 dirt CTAF : 132.10 BARRENJOEY POINT [BRNJ] Overfly - H-162° D-13 LONG REEF [LRF] Overfly - Coastal D-10 DESCEND A500 PRIOR TO VICTOR 1 Advise position and track on 120.80 - monitor SY APP if active 'Victor 1 traffic. [callsign], a [aircraft type] is at Long Reef southbound at 500ft Victor 1’ SYDNEY HEADS [SYHD] Over water - VICTOR 1 D-6 A0500 - Pilots can optionally circle Sydney Harbour. If this is the intention then clearance must be requested from SY-APP well in advance of sydney heads. Advise position and track on 120.80- monitor SY APP if active `Victor 1 traffic. [callsign], a [aircraft type] is at North Head southbound at 500ft Victor 1’ BOTANY BAY Over water - VICTOR 1 D-16 A500 Advise position and track on 120.80- monitor SY APP if active `Victor 1 traffic. [callsign], a [aircraft type] is at Botany Bay southbound at 500ft Victor 1’ JIBBON POINT [JIBN] Over water - VICTOR 1 D-16 A1000 Advise position and exit on 120.80- monitor SY APP if active `Victor 1 traffic. [callsign], a [aircraft type] is at Jibbon Point, southbound at 500ft exiting Victor 1’ HELENSBURGH [HNB] Overfly - H-223° D-12 WEDDERBURN [YWBN] T&G - H-261° D-8 elev : 850 rwy : 35/17 bitumen CTAF : 122.55 MENANGLE [MEG] Overfly - H-302° D-5 If TWR active set transponder 3000 and Call "CAMDEN TOWER [AIRCRAFT TYPE][CALLSIGN] Menangle A1700 RECEIVED [ATIS ID] INBOUND" DO NOT ENTER CONTROL ZONE UNLESS TWR HAS PROVIDED JOIN INSTRUCTIONS CAMDEN [YSCN] Land - H-319° D-6 elev : 230 rwy : 06/24 asphalt rwy : 10/28 grass CTAF : 120.10 Sydney VTC